Category: Education
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How to Be Your Child’s Advocate – and Feel Confident in Doing So
We know as parents or caregivers that we need to stick up for our kids, teach them, support them, and help them grow into the amazing little beings they’re destined to be. But when a child needs individualized support at school, it can be easy to get lost in a sea of “what-ifs” and “hows.”…
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The Power of Toys (and Why They Trump Tablets)
I’m not one to ever tell another parent not to hand their fussing child a phone or tablet. I’m a mom, so I know how helpful they are in a pinch when you have a toddler who’s tired and melting down. But, I’m also well aware of the bad…really bad…effect these devices are having on our…
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9 Fun and Easy Ways to Encourage STEM Education for Kids
* This is a guest post from AmScope. There are so many reasons to introduce your child to the great big world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These disciplines arm youngsters with fundamentals they will undoubtedly carry with them throughout their lives, including problem-solving, spatial reasoning, creativity, and critical thinking. They also set…
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Top Book Picks for Parents, Teens, and Kids for Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day is right around the corner on March 2nd! My family loves, loves, loves reading and have become frequent visitors and supporters of our library. I’m proud to be raising little readers who, even before they could read, respect, and get joy from, books. Read Across America Day helps celebrate everything that books…
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Keeping Kids Safe as They Walk to School
Soon, sidewalks nationwide will be dotted with the familiar sight of children and their backpacks navigating their way to school in the early morning hours. Allowing a child to walk to school alone can be a healthy option for both parents and their children. It teaches children independence and responsibility and provides an opportunity for…
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How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Education
One of the most important things we can hope to hand off to our children is education. While the timeless aphorism holds true in many a modern-day scenario, surely education is not the most important thing in the world for our kids? Whether that’s the case or not, one painful point still stands – the…